As democracy dies, the last embers of resistance flare up in Hong Kong, Russia, and U.K. – but not in U.S.

By Robert A. Vella Democracy is dying.  Virtually everywhere we look around the world, authoritarians are on the rise.  Even Continue reading →

Hong Kong arrests, climate news, V.A. deaths, a message to white supremacists, and more news

By Robert A. Vella Hong Kong police have made sweeping arrests of pro-democracy protesters in further indication of China’s intent Continue reading →

Trump deregulates methane, ends automatic citizenship, deports sick immigrants, plus other news

By Robert A. Vella The Trump administration is deregulating methane emissions at a critical time when releases of this potent Continue reading →

Boris’ Brexit maneuver, Andrew’s hot seat, Trump redirects funds, atheists banned, and climate news

By Robert A. Vella British prime minister Boris Johnson maneuvered today to facilitate a hard, no-deal Brexit by asking the Continue reading →

Opioid ruling, Brazil rejects aid, heat deaths rise, election concerns, new Epstein intrigue, and other news

By Robert A. Vella The first drug manufacturer has been punished for intentionally causing America’s opioid crisis, although the monetary Continue reading →

Trump allies fear their white supremacist image, and that’s why they’re threatening journalists

By Robert A. Vella Trump allies understand what I detailed in an editorial earlier this month – that the president Continue reading →

A crazy day, turnabout of a Trump supporter, water cannons, a baby’s life, racial bias, pessimism in America

By Robert A. Vella Donald Trump’s arrival in France yesterday for the G-7 meeting highlighted a growing disconnect between world Continue reading →

China retaliates, Trump causes market fall, floating nukes, Koch dies, anti-immigration and racism news

By Robert A. Vella President Trump’s nonsensical trade war with China and maniacal tweets have triggered more retaliatory tariffs against Continue reading →